Ive always been intoresed in straight razors but have always been nurvis about them. but as of this year I got sick of spending $10 a week on mach3's and having my face torn to shreds when the blades go bad after 2 shaves. so last week thanks to the local news station I discoverd that Lynn Abrams lives in my town. so being a collector of german knifes for many years I sort of knew what to look for on ebay. and bought myself a few nice blades. Im realy looking forwerd to lerning about this almost lost art, and my first shave. and I would be greatful for any advise for a newbie.